Assessment and planning
Assess the tooth, grooves, eruption, moisture control, and decay risk.
Pediatric Dentistry in Vancouver
Dental Sealants
A protective resin coating placed in suitable deep grooves on back teeth.
Overview
Understanding dental sealants
Sealants reduce retention of food and bacteria in vulnerable pits and fissures. They are preventive, not a treatment for every surface, and require monitoring because they can wear or be lost.
The care pathway
What an appointment may involve
The exact sequence can change with your diagnosis, health, anatomy, and treatment plan.
Treatment stage
Clean and isolate the surface, then bond and harden the sealant.
Completion and follow-up
Check the bite and monitor sealant retention at future visits.
Personalized care
What shapes a recommendation
A clinician may consider these factors alongside your symptoms, priorities, and reasonable alternatives.
- Depth and anatomy of pits and fissures
- Eruption stage and ability to keep the tooth dry
- Existing decay, cavity history, and overall risk
Treatment goals
Potential benefits
Benefits vary by diagnosis and individual response; no outcome can be guaranteed.
Non-invasive barrier for selected chewing surfaces
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Quick placement without routine drilling
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Can complement fluoride and daily plaque control
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Is dental sealants right for you?
Start with a diagnosis and a conversation. We will review appropriate options and explain why a particular approach is or is not recommended.
Patient guides
Related dental health reading
Original educational articles with visible sources, safety guidance, and publication dates.
Children's Dental Care
Your Child's First Dental Visit: A Practical Guide
A baby's first dental visit is usually short, simple, and earlier than many parents expect. A little preparation can make the day easier.
Read article →Preventive CareHow to Brush and Floss Your Teeth
Better brushing is usually gentler, not harder. This practical routine helps you reach the gumline and clean between teeth without rushing.
Read article →Pediatric Dentistry
Related services
Service
Pediatric Preventive Care and Cleaning
Age-appropriate examination, cleaning, risk assessment, and prevention for children.
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Composite restorations that repair suitable cavities or limited damage with a tooth-coloured material.
Learn more →ServiceSpace Maintainers
A fixed or removable appliance used to hold eruption space after selected early primary-tooth loss.
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